EXTENDED DAY LPN/RN NURSE
Full Time
Montgomery, AL 36101
Posted
Job description
(RN) DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for carrying out the Montgomery Public School health program in assigned schools
- Schedules and conducts screening and assessments to detect problems in vision, hearing and scoliosis. Documents and refers students with deficiencies in accordance with Departmental Regulations
- Establishes and maintains contact with community agencies and clinics
- Responsible for learning, providing, and staying familiar with the policies and procedures for the health care of students
- Investigates referrals regarding individual health problems and refers to appropriate agency for treatment; follows-up and submits any required reports
- Schedules and conducts home visits when appropriate
- Works with principal and teachers to plan and carry out first aid and safety education programs
- Trains and works with volunteers assisting in the MPS Health Program.
- Prepares and makes presentations regarding the School Nursing Program to school and community organizations such as PTA, Clubs, Civic Organizations, etc.
- Participates in school in-service training programs as requested
- Advises and assists teachers in obtaining materials and resources to enhance school health education programs
- Assists in carrying out policies and procedures for control of communicable diseases within assigned schools
- Conducts inspections and evaluations; furnishes information to school officials and parents
- Maintains required records and compiles and submits periodic reports and evaluations regarding status of programs within assigned schools
- Performs other related duties as assigned
- Administers medication to students
- Establish a positive relationship with parents, co-workers, volunteers and other visitors
- Provide direct and indirect nursing services to enhance student academic achievement.
- Promote a health and safe school environment.
- Provide health and safety education to enhance the development of a healthy lifestyle.
- Collaborate with RN to identify students with special health care needs and assess their current health status.
- Cooperatively working with the RN, assess all pertinent data to develop and implement an individualized health care plan for students with special health care needs.
- Provide direct services as prescribed by the physician.
- Document all nursing activities thoroughly, accurately and within established guidelines.
- Stoop, bend, twist, turn, and reach on a regular basis
- Adequate strength, dexterity, and agility to perform all tasks assigned.
- Other duties and responsibilities
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